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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Deborah Romano

Candidate emphasizes safety, improved landscaping.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Morrow says "if you aren't innovating, you're disintegrating."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch businessman rides in rare air with his Inflata Park

Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur hopes to spread joy, and make money, with Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • February 25, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The state posted lower speed limit signs and a speed feedback sign near the Siesta Drive-Higel Avenue curve on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2017
Siesta Drive safety campaign progresses

Residents hope a lowered speed drive on a small segment of Siesta Drive is the first of many changes to the roadway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Murray Brooks preserves history in a unique and artful way.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Neighbors: Murray Brooks

This collector uncovers unique pieces of history and gives them new meaning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Hayes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Top of their game

Highlighting some underrated fall sports performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brothers Martin Gramatica and Santiago Gramatica stand in front of the panels that will be used to build three homes for underprivileged families in Haiti.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 27, 2011
Brotherly Love

The well-known former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Martin Gramatica and his placekicking brothers chose Sarasota to start their green building business, which has just secured a deal to provide housing to earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 30, 2020
Robert “Fred” Ruth Jr.

Robert “Fred” Ruth Jr., age 95, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on March 26, 2020.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Banyan Opening Night Dinner Chairwoman Anne Howard, David Howard, Banyan Artistic Director Carol Kleinberg and Ted Shears
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

Longtime chef to produce theatrical parody; Comedy tonight; 'Operation Epsilon' offers up food for thought

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Barb Harrison

Palm-Aire resident Barb Harrison shot a 68 to set a new course record May 8, on the Lakes Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team finished fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 Cross Country Meet Nov. 4 to advance to regionals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Thunder hosts first district meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team scored 111 points to finish fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 cross country meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker Middle's Jaylah Wilson created the Lithuania artwork for the World Rowing Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
World Rowing Championships help cut cultural divides

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two ports are available at the charging unit located in the Sarasota City Hall parking lot.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 9, 2018
Sarasota installs additional electric vehicle chargers

The city has installed 16 electric vehicle chargers, which are free to use for residents and visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Diana Greene has more than 25 years experience as an educator, two of which have been with the Manatee County School District.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2015
Diana Greene puts her stamp on Manatee County

The Manatee County School District handed the reigns over to Dr. Diana Greene May 27, when she was sworn in as the Manatee County School District's first African-American superintendent

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This building along State Road 70, in front of the Earth Fare, will house Chipolte, Verizon and Starbucks in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
Tavistock's The Green red hot in Lakewood Ranch

Businesses line up to be part of Tavistock's The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2009
Manatee activates EOC for flood monitoring

Local streets have been covered with water at times today, and some residents have experienced flooding in their homes. All residents should be on the watch for potential flooding in their neighborhoods throughout today until the rainy conditions improve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 5, 2018
Cops Corner: What a pretty boat . . . ooops

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Matt Drews, sitting, and Chuck Vollmer run the Sarasota-based franchise for Esio Beverage System. The company offers what it calls the first hot-and-cold, ready-to-drink beverage dispenser on the market. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2013
Former wealth manager tries his hand at new business

A Ponzi scheme wiped out a once-prominent wealth manager's career. The comeback is going slow. 'This is still us digging our way out,' says Chuck Vollmer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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